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Clem Barter

Hotel Booking President - Conrad Hotels

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Cheap Hotel Clement J. Barter, President - Conrad Hotels, is responsible for the management, sales, marketing and operations teams for this brand of 14 luxury, five-star hotels operating in the world`s major gateway cities and resort destinations in Europe, America, the Middle East and Australia. His office is located in the Conrad Brussels in Belgium.

Based on the brand`s core values, Barter`s main objective for Conrad Hotels is to set and maintain the highest and most consistent quality service levels in the hospitality industry at all Conrad properties. Achieving this goal will add value to the Conrad guest experience and set the standards for other luxury hotels around the world.

Barter is also responsible for Conrad Hotels` expansion worldwide. Two new Conrad hotels are currently under construction in Bangkok and Bali for respective openings in 2002 and 2004.

A 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Barter joined Conrad Hotels in December 1990 from Inter-Continental Hotels, where he held general manager positions in Frankfurt, Luxembourg and London. He also operated the 900-room Forum Hotel in London, one of the top profit contributors to the IHC/Forum Group.

Barter spent the early part of his career in Southern France and Switzerland where he worked at such renowned properties as Hotel Negresco in Nice and the Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva. He also worked at the Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg and the Hotel Kempinski Berlin prior to returning to the UK to open the London Tara Hotel.

A native of Ireland, Barter graduated from Presentation College, Cork, Ireland and the Goethe-Institut, Munich. He also attended Cornell University and Michigan State University. He is fluent in English, French and German. Barter`s professional affiliations include membership of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and the American Society of Travel Agents.

Conrad Hotels has earned a reputation for first-class style and service among both business and leisure travellers. Owned equally by Hilton Group plc and Hilton Hotels Corporation, this joint venture continues to explore opportunities to further enhance the brand`s presence in the luxury segment of the hotel industry on both sides of the Atlantic.

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